My SK-II Skincare Regime

Interesting Real Facts!

Do you know that Korean or Japanese women would use about an average of 5-10 steps skin care products on daily basis including cleansing oil, foaming cleanser, toner, essence, serum, emulsion, moisturizer, eye cream and sunscreen? On top of that, many women regularly use sheet masks and sleeping pack in their routine too.

They use a ‘layering’ technique to apply them. What is ‘layering’ technique?

Each of these products is applied by gently patting or massaging the skin with your fingers from lightest in consistency to the heaviest.  Important! Remember to allow each serum to be fully absorbed by skin before layering with another serum.

How I get started with SK-II?

Just Like many of you, I wasn’t born with flawless skin. During my teens, I switched brands frequently - to quest for 'the one' skincare products. I have a sensitive skin and suffered bad acne breakouts around my cheeks (because I changed products too many times). I was so troubled by my skin conditions that I decided to visit DRx Dermatologist to treat my acnes. Since then I switched to my mum’s skincare, SYY (also another dermatologist skincare). Long short story, I used SYY for about 2-3 years despite the products were a little too strong (caused redness and sometimes peeling of skins) for my sensitive skin. However I was too afraid to switch brand then.

I was introduced to SK-II by my ex-housemate. She’s telling me about her then ex-colleague’s perfect complexion - flawless and radiant skin because of SK-II. Though initially I was a little apprehensive about switching brand again, I still went to the counter and made my first purchase of SK-II product, The “Miracle Water” or Facial Treatment Essence.  But I couldn’t see any effect on my skin. Luckily the Essence didn’t cause any breakouts, so I decided to back to the counter and bought the full set – from cleanser, toner, moisturizer and sunblock (since I already purchased the Essence).
Since then, the journey to my crystal clear skin has begun and continues till today.

It’s almost 8 years now and I still swear by the miracle power of SK-II!

How many skincare products I used daily?

I use at least 7-8 products daily excluding facial scrub and facial mask. It may seem a lot but all I need is just 15-20 minutes to complete my ritual.

As you can see, I've run out few of my SK-II products.
I'll be re-purchasing them soon before my departure to Doha.

What is my SK-II regime?

I will split my regime into 2 parts – Day and Night

Here is my DAY daily SK-II regime

1)    Facial Treatment Cleanser

2)    Facial Treatment Clear Lotion (FTCL) (finished)

3)    Facial Treatment Essence (FTE) **

4)    Facial Treatment Repair C
5)    Cellumination Essence EX (finished)**

6)    Stempower

7)    Signature Eye Cream (finished)

8)    Whitening Source Derma Definition UV Lotion (SPF50)

Here is my NIGHT daily SK-II regime

1)    Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil (finished)

2)    Facial Treatment Cleanser

3)    Facial Treatment Clear Lotion (FTCL) (finished)

4)    Facial Treatment Essence (FTE) **

5)    Facial Treatment Repair C

6)    Whitening Sports Specialist **

7)    Wrinkle Specialist

8)    Stempower

9)    Signature Eye Cream (finished)

** These items are my HOLY GRAILS!

 

Do I still try new products?

Yes, I do. However when trying new products, I only introduce one new product at a time to my current SK-II regime. For example, if I’m trying a new toner, I’ll replace my Facial Treatment lotion with a new one, but everything else in my regime will stay the same. This way, if I have a reaction, I know which product is causing it. When I’m trying new products, I’ll test them out for at least 2-3 months before deciding to continue with the product or switch back to SK-II (most of the time I always re-purchase my SK-II products).

Finding the right products, investing good products are crucial but most of important is that your must put in a lot of effort to achieve a healthy, bright complexion. Quoting from one of Helena Rubinstein’s mantras: “There are no ugly women, only lazy ones”. While we can’t change our genetics, a brighter complexion is achievable with a little work.

So ladies, have you love your skin yet? If no, you can start now J


Year 2005 - Before using SK-II, I had acnes around my cheecks

Disclaimer: There is no photoshop work done in the picture. I only adjust the lighting to show my skin condition. Last time, phone picture quality wasn’t as good as now.

Year 2013 - After 8 years of using SK-II.
Pictures taken after shower, bare-faced! (no skincare yet).

Disclaimer: There are no photoshop work done in both pictures.

Please stay tune on my next post on how to use SK-II products! and Good Luck!

  Love, Shantz